Do you own a pair of Crocs? Or maybe several pairs? Well, then you're helping fuel the brand's recent sales boom. According to the New York Times, Crocs saw a massive increase in sales during the early days of the pandemic, and the trend isn't slowing down. Since 2019, sales are up a whopping 200 percent. And it's not just everyday people rocking the footwear. Celebs haven't been shy about getting in on the trend. Nick Cannon sported a pair at a 2021 award show, while Quest Love stepped onto this year's Oscar Red Carpet in a pair of black Crocs.
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